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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.38, 3,555.60 and 2,304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.38, 3,555.60 and 2,304.35 is: 3,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.38 : 3,555.60 = 2,304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.38/3,555.60 = 2,304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.38x = 3,555.60 × 2,304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.38x = 8,193,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,333.77/2,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.99

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